Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-765

EHS 765

Cochlear Implants

Mr. Rosenberg moved that the proposed new text be amended moved that the bill be amended by inserting the following new section:-

"SECTION __.  Mass Health and any commercial insurer that insures Mass Health subscribers shall implement regulations to provide follow-up care for external sound processor replacements and upgrades, parts and accessories, and appropriate batteries to patients with external cochlear implant processors, consistent with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. This section shall be effective as of September 30, 2014."